Spanish Teacher

Newark Academy is seeking a full-time Spanish teacher to join a dedicated and dynamic faculty. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching vocabulary, grammar, and cultural foundations to help inspire students' confidence in learning and using Spanish. Our next Spanish teacher will have experience teaching and a demonstrated capacity to embrace student-centered, skills-focused, and culturally competent practices. Positive student/faculty relationships are instrumental in inspiring our students to not only succeed in the classroom but also to instill a passion for learning, a standard of excellence, and a generosity of spirit. Ideal candidates will be interested in embracing the wider school community through their involvement in clubs, activities, and/or athletics.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, student-centered environment
• Collaborate and work collegially with peers to design and revise the curriculum to create a consistent course experience across sections
• Prepare lessons to deliver to assigned classes, generally four sections
• Meet school guidelines regarding grading, recordkeeping, and use of the learning management system to post timely information about classes
• Participate in school-wide activities such as workshops, special events, and professional meetings
• Engage in the life of Newark Academy
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching in middle school, upper school, or higher educational settings ( Professionals in related fields or with non-traditional paths to education are also encouraged to apply.)
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience developing curriculum grounded in performance-based standards (ACTFL)
• Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal in English and Spanish)
• Experience working in independent schools is preferred, but not required